What is the cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown is to drive which costs $480 - $750 and takes 25h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $550 - $2,200.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

The distance between Alice Springs and Cooktown is 1530 km. The road distance is 2501.8 km.

How do I travel from Alice Springs to Cooktown without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 3 days 21h and costs $700 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 9:19 AM in Alice Springs and 9:49 AM in Cooktown.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Cooktown is 2502 km. It takes approximately 25h 43m to drive from Alice Springs to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Alice Springs to Cooktown - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Alice Springs to Cooktown by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)ASP - CTN
4h 23m
$589–2,111
Fly to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cairns (CNS)ASP - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
9h 30m
$399–1,456
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide St
3. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
6. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
3d 21h
$740–1,442
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
4d 13h
$2,666–12,608
Drive 2,501.8 km
1. Drive from Alice Springs to Cooktown2,501.8 km
25h 43m
$488–704
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
4d 17h
$2,800–6,427
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Station
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
4. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
5d 4h
$4,331–13,986

Alice Springs to Cooktown by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

3d 21hAverage Duration

$740Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,530 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Airnorth and Hinterland Aviation fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a week.

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